The 2020-21 campaign was a season of unprecedented European success and a frustrating domestic slump for Borussia Monchengladbach. Under Marco Rose, Die Fohlen achieved a historic milestone by reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages for the first time, navigating a tough group with Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Leading the charge and providing key attacking moments, including a stunning home win against champions Bayern Munich, was captain Lars Stindl, whose 14 Bundesliga goals and influential leadership proved vital. Despite this brilliance, the season concluded with a disappointing 8th-place finish, as the team's league form declined following the mid-season announcement of Rose's planned departure for rivals Dortmund.